“Branding Iron” leaves his mark on Capenhurst “B” in fine Shield victory for “B” team.
John “Branding Iron” Brandon helped the Vics afternoon “B” team to an excellent 34 shot victory over last years Division Three runners up Capenhurst “B” at Pensby yesterday in the Centenary Shield Preliminary Round, with a resounding 21-06 win. Skipper Derek Thomas, was not far behind with an excellent 21-09 victory and Ian Hamilton celebrated his first afternoon win for the Vics, posting a fine 21-12 winning card. There were hard fought 21-17 victories for Brian Ibbotson and Ernie Peers and Ian Cameron came through a tough test before winning 21-19 to complete 6 winners for the Vics on the day. Dave Bosworth had a titanic tussle in his game before narrowly losing out 20-21 and John Birch, promoted to the “B” team performed commendably before losing 15-21. This was an excellent win for Derek Thomas’s side and the prospects look good for the League campaign which begins again next Wednesday at home to Wallasey Royal British Legion.